Why We Created the Free Summer School Programme
Creating opportunities for educational recovery, practical skills development, and renewed confidence in every child.
For many children, the summer holiday is a time to rest, travel, and visit relatives. But not every child experiences the holidays in the same way.
A child who struggles to read a simple paragraph may advance to a class in which reading is necessary for almost every subject.
A pupil who finds writing difficult may eventually stop attempting written work altogether.
The school calendar moves forward. The child moves into another class. But the learning gap remains.
Over time, repeated difficulties can affect confidence, participation, attendance, and a child’s willingness to remain engaged with school.
This is why the Okachi Charity Foundation (OCF) Free Summer School Programme is not simply an activity to keep children occupied during the holidays. It is an opportunity to interrupt that cycle.
The programme was established for children who failed, narrowly passed, or otherwise struggled during the academic year, particularly those who had not mastered the basic skills required to succeed at their grade level.
Its purpose is to help children revisit difficult subjects without the usual pressure of classroom rankings and end-of-term examinations. It provides time to practise, opportunities to ask questions, and access to teachers who can identify areas requiring additional attention.
Beyond Academic Lessons
Our experience has also taught us that academic lessons alone are not enough.
Some children need exposure to subjects they have never encountered. Some learn more effectively through demonstrations, repetition, or practical activities. Others discover remarkable abilities outside conventional academic subjects.
That is why we began developing a summer programme that treats children as individuals.
We envision a place where a child who struggles with mathematics can receive additional support and still discover a talent for painting.
A place where a child who finds reading difficult can learn how to use a computer.
A place where boys and girls can explore cooking, tailoring, hairdressing, barbing, and other practical skills without being restricted by traditional expectations.
A place where learning becomes something children actively participate in rather than something they simply endure.
We did not create this programme because we believe every child must come first. We created it because every child deserves the opportunity to move forward.